Professor Charles Kao of Hong Kong is known as the "Father of Fiber Optics," the glass cables that have drastically revolutionised the way humans communicate. He also received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009.

This astounding figure is actually pretty simple: increased access to contraception saves lives.This astounding figure is actually pretty simple: increased access to contraception saves lives.

It's no secret that Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But did you realise that Greece receives approximately 17 million tourists each year? That is nearly double Greece's overall population. It is one of the few countries in the world where tourist numbers exceed the population (along with Malta, Cyprus and Luxembourg). Tourism accounts for over 20% of Greece's GDP, one of the highest percentages of any industrialised country.

One of the few fruits with balanced potassium-to-sodium content is the custard apple. It aids in controlling and regulating the body's fluctuations in blood pressure. The fruit's high magnesium content relaxes the smooth heart muscles, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Additionally, the fruit contains fibre and niacin, which support the body's ability to lower bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol.

Bihar became the first state in India to replace Urdu with Hindi as its single official state language in 1881, becoming the first state to do so.

Hypnotherapists are sought after for a variety of reasons. These include seeking help for overcoming fears and phobias, losing weight, dealing with negative and traumatising memories, insomnia, and quitting smoking. It has even been discovered that hypnotherapy can help labouring mothers by reducing pain during childbirth. More parents of ADHD children are discovering that hypnotherapy has a positive, drug-free effect on their children. "Hypnotherapy allows the child to gain a sense of control, increase self-esteem and competence, and reduce stress," according to the British journal Paediatrics Child Health.

Fennel extract benefits the skin by shielding it from free radical damage and increasing skin cell lifetime. They are rich in minerals including potassium, selenium, and zinc. These minerals are essential for hormone regulation as well as regulating blood oxygen levels. They are commonly used to treat various skin conditions such as acne, rashes, and dryness.

Rattlesnakes have vertical pupils in their eyes like cats, unlike grass snakes. According to studies, the slit pupils of rattlesnakes aid in their ability to perceive depth, which helps them ambush their prey. According to 2015 research, species like rattlesnakes that have vertically extended pupils are more likely to be ambush predators who prey both during the day and at night.

It was only after the enforcement of the Indian Constitution that our country's women got the right to vote.

Only 9-35 adults remain in the wild at Ball’s Pyramid, Lord Howe Island.

We've already discussed Marvel and DC's relationship, but did you know about this fascinating crossover fact? Mjolnir can be wielded by Wonder Woman! Being able to handle Thor's renowned difficult-to-use divine weapon is a symbol of immense power and worth, a test that Diana has easily conquered in the comics. Who is taken aback?

In fact, it's still there, above the fire station. Although VIPs are occasionally given tours, Walt's private apartment is typically off limits to the general public. There are still many of the same furnishings from Walt's earlier visits, including a lamp in the window that is visible from the outside. To imply that Walt is always in the park, it is always left on.

Dennis Quaid is a movie star, but he also has some killer dance moves! While attending the University of Houston, the actor said that he studied dance. He described it as an "amazing exercise" in Us Weekly.

Workplace software firm Hive examined anonymized data from over 3,000 women and men and discovered that not only do women complete more work on average, but they are assigned 55% of all labor, compared to 45% for males.

The news of Pluto’s larger than expected size on Monday was particularly exciting to Pluto partisans because many believe the outsider was stripped of its planetary status because it was too small. However, Pluto was actually downgraded to dwarf planet because it’s simply not unique. Pluto is merely the brightest member of the Kuiper Belt, a mass of objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune.
 

Writing, "I am not the serious, grave, cool-hearted individual you suppose; you would think me romantic and eccentric," Charlotte Bronte turned down a marriage proposal in 1839. While Anne may have once had a failed romance, Emily hardly wanted to leave the parsonage.

Carl Barnes, an Oklahoma farmer, spent years selectively breeding the colourful corn as a way to reconnect with his heritage. Anyone can now purchase and plant the multicoloured cobs.

Well, it is in Spain, but not in the Iberian Peninsula. A fun fact about Spain is that the highest mountain in the country is Mount Teide (3718 meters). This mountain is situated in the Canary Islands and is an active volcano. As a consequence of its eruptions, the beaches of the island of Tenerife are of black sand instead of white.

Do you enjoy the satisfying crunch of samosas when you take your first bite? Yes, me as well. And, contrary to popular belief, samosa is not an Indian delicacy. It is a fried/baked pastry that originated in the Middle East.

Who knew a high-ranking Norwegian officer could be found in the Edinburgh Zoo? Originally, King Penguin Sir Nils Olav served as the Norwegian Guard's mascot. He swiftly rose through the ranks, from Corporal in 1982 to Knighted in 2008, and Brigadier in 2016.

Chile is the fifth largest wine exporter and the ninth largest producer. Not just any wine, but some of the greatest and finest selections of wines have been made in Chile since the first wine vines were planted in the region in 1554 by Spanish Conquistadors. Chile has about 1,200 kilometres of viticulture valleys in 14 distinct districts, producing over 10 million hectoliters of wine every year. Make sure you visit Chile Wine Country!

The Birth of Venus is unquestionably one of the most famous and adored works of art in the world. It was painted between 1482 and 1485 by Sandro Botticelli and depicts the mythological figure Venus, the goddess of love, arriving on the island of Cyprus. Christian inspiration was very dominant in art during the Middle Ages, but the rise of humanism changed the artistic approach. Nude art was reborn as a result of renewed interest in the myths of ancient Rome.

The early toothbrushes were little more than "chew sticks," which were tiny frayed twigs used to scrape plaque and food residue off and between teeth. Twisting and rubbing these sticks against their teeth was a slight improvement over the traditional way of rubbing and cleaning the teeth with plants, feathers, or anything else. To refresh the breath, certain chew sticks were constructed from aromatic wood. Chew sticks have been found as far back as Babylon, Egypt, and China.

Thyme's bronchodilator effects on the respiratory system have been demonstrated to help asthmatic people breathe easier. After inhaling thyme oil, patients with asthma showed improvement, indicating thyme may be helpful for treating asthmatics. Thyme may be successful in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) in light of its success in treating various lung ailments (COPD).